Frozen Shucked Oysters from Germany
Frozen shucked oysters with shells removed, packed in consumer or bulk portions. HTS 0307.12.00 covers all frozen oysters regardless of shucked or in-shell state.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed packing lists specifying shucked weight and freezing method (IQF or block)
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'oyster meat' which could shift to prepared categories
• Test for contaminants like Vibrio per FDA import alerts before shipping